Macomb, Illinois
Western Illinois University
Public school in Illinois with 6,700 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Western Illinois University is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
72%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
72%
Women
75%
Men
67%
Total number of applicants
7,156
Women: 62%
Men: 38%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
18%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$23,506
Out-of-state
$23,506
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$9,001
$30,001–48,000
$9,579
$48,001–75,000
$12,091
$75,001–110,000
$16,380
Over $110,000
$18,175
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 79%
ACT: 27%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
920
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
60%
Enrolled men:
40%
6-year graduation rate
51%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
65%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 22%
Hispanic: 12%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 60%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Missouri Valley Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
The Summit League
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Location
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Great Lakes
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No